THE BOX || The Shady Operation

[arollingstone]

DUDS

Amenities

Drugs

Comforts

Tattoos/Piercings

Chilly? Hot? Uncovered? Too covered? Need hiking boots or an evening gown? We might be able to hook you up.
CURRENT STOCK:

► like a million pairs of khaki pants (all sizes)
► 21 t-shirts (dirty)
► 10 t-shirts (clean)
► 4 pastel dress shits (clean)
► 2 cozy oversized sweaters, decently attractive
► 2 hoodies, featuring woodland creatures playing instruments
► 8 pairs of sweatpants
► 3 classy flat-color high-waisted skirts
► these jeans
► 1 pair of chaps
► 3 pairs shorts, "WHAT" on each cheek
► 6 assorted 'SammyDress' dresses
► various '50s clothes, very musty-smelling
► 8 Men's swimsuits (assorted)
► 7 Women's swimsuits (assorted)
► 1 pair of bowling shoes
► 19 pairs of impractical high heels (sizes 5-10)
► 1 pair of standard black water-proof mud-waders
► 1 pair thigh-high stiletto boots, black
► 3 unopened packs of socks
► 3 lab coats
► 3 snuggies in varying colors/patterns
► 5 pairs of boxers (XXL)
► 1 flannel nightgown
► 2 unopened packs of ladies boyshorts
► 7 sexy bra-panties sets
► 4 simple bras
► 1 pair red silk pajama pants
► 1 corset
► 4 ties (rumpled/stained)
► 5 multicolored watches (dead batteries)
► 1 engagement ring
► 1 mood ring
► 1 copper necklace
► 6 pairs sunglasses
► 9 flat-brimmed hats in various patterns
► 1 hot dog outfit
► 1 polyester bodysuit (neon yellow)
► 1 manly shirt with accompanying chain
► 1 wetsuit and scuba gear (functional)
► 1 pairs of technician coveralls
► 1 house-arrest ankle tracker
► the tech to track said ankle tracker

Duds

AMENITIES

Drugs

Comforts

Tattoos/Piercings

There're a few things everybody needs. Fuel, matches, flashlights, food, and your basic survival requirements. Ask and you shall receive (if you can swing some even trade, of course).
CURRENT STOCK:

► FOOD (this is [almost] always in stock but changes frequently; specialty food will be listed under COMFORTS)
► 3 cases of water bottles (typical foodland size)
► 15 gallons of gas
► 5 empty gas cans
► 1 oil lantern
► 2 jars of oil
► 11 galleons of generator oil
► 5 flashlights (no batteries)
► 5 packs of batteries (scavanged; some slightly used)
► 2 watch batteries
► 2 extension cords
► 10 lightbulbs (barely used, energy efficient)
► 1 UV light (with extra bulbs)
► 6 computer monitors
► 7 keyboards
► 2 CPU cases (contains computer)
► 1 CPU case (gutted)
► a modern projector
► a microphone and amplifier
► 1 cellphones (charged)
► 3 laptops (1 repaired, 1 uncharged, 1 broken)
► 2 first aid kits
► 1 box of sutures
► 11 asthma inhalers
► 3 bottles of painkillers
► 5 jars of herbs for treating cold symptoms (take with tea)
► 1 box of charmed bandages the speed up the healing process (all shapes and sizes)
► wide assortment of thread
► 3 large boxes of tampons
► 3 compasses (one points in the wrong direction, but does not appear to be broken)
► 1 tire jack
► 1 power drill, 6 different bits, battery charger works 50% of time
► 1 heavy wood-chopping axe
► 1 kitchen knives of varying length/sharpness
► 1 incredibly well made iron sword, with scabbard
► 1 club (made by Saya)
► razorblades
► 1 pistol (no ammo)
► ammunition for various make of gun
► 8 crossbow bolts
► 1 handmade knife (sharpened glass and a hand carved handle)
► 1 chainsaw, fully fueled
► 2 baseball bats
► 1 saw
► 1 crowbar
► 4 blow-torches
► 30 yards of chicken wire
► 30 pounds of workable leather
► 1 power saw
► 1 power drill
► 1 set of bedding (includes pillows, sheets, and blankets)
► 1 blankets
► 7 wheeled desk chairs
► 3 folding tables
► 2 pans
► 5 packs emergency tinder (8 "servings" each)
► 4 small handheld fire-starters
► 5 cords of firewood
► 1 Fish & Fire kit
► 8 lighters
► 1 car battery (from a 1950s vehicle)
► 3 umbrellas
► 15 backpacks (clearly designed for children)
► 5 snap bracelets with one-use teleportation charms (snap them on your wrist and you will instantly be transported somewhere else in Box)
► plastic table covers
► 6 microscopes and the liquids for stains
► assorted chemicals to test the microscopic life within water
► assorted supplies to test for poisons, contaminants, and diseases in water
► 1 decent-sized air compressor
► 1 chemical dry-box
► A crapload of scientific glassware (vials, petri dishes, etc)
► lab equipment intended for wet matter
► 3 inert gas cylinders

Duds

Amenities

DRUGS

Comforts

Tattoos/Piercings

Ohh, so it's that you're lookin' for. I feel you, man, I feel you. It ain't free, though.
CURRENT STOCK:

► marijuana
► cocaine (limited supply)
► 3 Jet inhalers
► psilocybin mushrooms
► synthesized morphine (limited supply)
► heroin (limited supply)
► methamphetamine (limited supply)
► 3 bottles of painkillers (same as in amenities)
► 7 THC lollipops, cherry
► 10 empty syringes
► 1 sopor slime pie (in a box with 'DO NOT EAT' written on the side)
► 1 pouch of Green Blossom (herb that grants user a sudden boost of stamina/energy when ingested)

Duds

Amenities

Drugs

COMFORTS

Tattoos/Piercings

What's bein' stuck in the middle of nowhere without a few comforts from home, am I right? We've got special treats galore. And hey, maybe we found somethin' that meant something to you back home.
CURRENT STOCK:

► 130 individual packs of cigarettes
► 2 crates of cigarettes, 500 packs per crate
► 3 cartons menthol cigarettes, 10 packs per carton
► 20 coconuts
► 9 boxes of 20 Twinkies
► 8 boxes of cake mix (chocolate/angel food cake/white and yellow)
► 4 boxes of oreos(!)
► 2 20lb bags of sugar
► 3 boxes of powder milk
► 4 six packs of "Swamp Water" (an odd, murky green alcohol that comes in silver cans with stickers on them labeling them as such)
► 1 24-pack of Mountain Dew: Code Red
► 9 boxes of mac n' cheese
► 2 tins of gravy
► 1 jars of cranberry jam
► 2 packages brownie mix
► 5 pieces of old rock candy
► 30 Luna bars, assorted flavors
► 8 containers Tic-Tacs, assorted flavors
► 5 packs of coffee
► 1 handpresso coffee maker
► 11 boxes of birthday candles, multi-colored
► 12 empty glass mason jars ► BOOKS (an anthology of short stories; a few novels; some non-fiction field guides; etc)
► 24 harlequin romance novels
► 16 notebooks
► plenty of pens/pencils/and other writing utensils
► a surplus of pens, paper, printer ink, tape, glue, folders/binders, e.t.c.
► 8 bottles of ink
► 4 quill pens
► 6 sketchbooks
► 2 set of artist acrylics
► 10 paintbrushes (assorted sizes)
► 3 cans of spray paint (Red x 2 White x1)
► 3 boxes of candles (various appealing scents [mostly])
► 7 table centerpieces (made from leaves and paraffin wax)
► 4-pack of women's smooth-glide razors
► 1 bottle peach-scented hand lotion
► 5 clean towels
► 1 set knock-off D&D, but the story is a little creepy and uncomfortable.
► 4 handheld gaming systems
► 1 walkman (without batteries)
► 1 iPod loaded with 25 versions of Never Gonna Give You Up
► 4 Film Reels containing B-roll science-fiction horror movies
► 4 desktop computers
► 1 very large case of condoms
► 4 boxes of flavored condoms
► 2 impressive dildos
► 9 mini bottles of lube
► 1 filing cabinet
► 1 TV (oldschool, 50s set, nonfunctional without power)
► 1 33 inch flatscreen television
► 3 DVDs (Reefer Madness)
► 1 wind-up alarm clock
► 89 unbroken beer bottles
► 3 airplane oxygen masks
► 1 man-sized riding bouncy ball
► 1 desk golf set
► 1 robotic dog with batteries that never seem to die
► 14 Furbies. yeah, you heard me. these too never seem to die...
► 4 alligator skins
► 7 bear pelts
► 5 shark jaws
► 4 alligator skulls
► a shitload of shark teeth
► 1 bike horn (previously owned by Gamzee)
► Malkus' diary (which is full of his darkest, most embarrassing secrets)

Duds

Amenities

Drugs

Comforts

TATTOOS/PIERCINGS

Be nice to be the one doin' the ink that means somethin'. Doin' it right.
TATTOO REQUEST FORM:

<b>Image Requested:</b> (you can be as vague as you like, TJ's up for creative back and forth if your character isn't the artistic or visual type but still wants some ink) <b>Placement:</b> (any preferences for size/where you want it?) <b>Trade Offered:</b> (TJ enjoys doing this so he'll be lenient, but ink is hard to come by)</b> <b>Thread/Handwave:</b> (Would you like to thread the process out or handwave?) <b>Other Questions/Comments</b>: (self explanatory)

PIERCING REQUEST FORM:<b>Placement:</b> (where do you want the hole, bro) <b>Trade Offered:</b> (This isn't exactly difficult to do, but a tip is always nice. TJ's throwing out these needles after use and they can be tough to come by) <b>Thread/Handwave:</b> (Would you like to thread the process out or handwave?) <b>Other Questions/Comments</b>: (self explanatory)

To trade and interact with TSO staff, fill out either or both of the following forms and reply to this entry.

TRADE FORM:
<b>Item Requested:</b> <b>Trade Offered:</b> <b>Dealer:</b> <b>Other Questions/Comments:</b>

THEFT FORM:
<b>Item(s) to Steal:</b> <b>Scenario:</b> <b>Aptitude:</b>

A reminder that a trade does not have to be a physical object! Trades can be information, secrets, services and skills. If you're not sure what your character has to trade, put down their skills and abilities. A simple owed favor can be a valuable thing.


SAMPLE ✦✦✦ STEALING POLICY ✦✦✦ STAFF

Former TSO Post


AS OF 04/01/15, TSO EXPERIENCED HEAVY DAMAGE VIA A BOMBING AND IS NO LONGER OPERATIONAL. MOST STOCK WAS DESTROYED, BUT THE SITE CAN STILL BE LOOTED AND THEFT FORMS WILL STILL BE ANSWERED.

Comments

✦ SAMPLE ✦

[arollingstone]

Item Requested: Whatever item from the list your character is interested in!
Trade Offered: The even trade your character has to offer. Remember, while physical goods are lovely (and will often be added straight back into the trade stock), skills and services are equally prized! Don't be afraid to offer up your master electrician or amazing chef for favors.
Dealer: Would you like to trade with someone specific? If you don't care or would like to roll the dice, just state no preference!
Other Questions/Comments: Anything else you want to specify/ask!

✦ STEALING POLICY ✦

[arollingstone]

Encouraged!
TSO a player run organization with a small staff of PCs. We want to have some fun, and a little conflict is a sure fire way to get it. Your character can absolutely attempt to shoplift/hold up/ambush/break-in/otherwise steal from TSO and those who work there. They do have a fairly intense security system activated at night, but the man who maintained it is no longer in Box so there's always a chance of it breaking...

Speaking of chance! The crux of our theft policy is that it is determined by weighted dice rolls, a la Dungeons & Dragons (here is a sample of how that works from our previous TSO post). If your character wants to steal, they would fill out the theft form like so:

Item(s) to Steal: What does your character want to take? Use your good sense on this one. If your character is alone, they likely cannot steal something that would take two people to carry.
Scenario: How is your character attempting to steal the item? This can range anywhere from your character swiping something off a shelf in the middle of the day to several characters acting together in a premeditated burglary. The more detailed the easier it is to weight the dice rolls against you, but please avoid godmoding. No character is guaranteed successful.
Aptitude: Briefly let us know what your character's background is. Are they a professional thief? Do they have combat training? Can they fly? Are they an inch tall? What do they have going for or against them that will influence their ability to pull off whatever they're attempting? This does not only have to be positive! If your character is a huge klutz and that might have bearing, let us know!

REMEMBER: Unless your character gets off scott free (which is always a chance), there will very likely be in-game CR consequences for theft. This post is in a player journal but it represents a physical business within the Box world. While these consequences might not be negative (for example, if your character is starving and steals some bread, it's unlikely TSO staff will go all Javert on you), they very likely will be! Be advised!

Happy stealing!

✦ STAFF ✦

[arollingstone]

What's a Shady Operation without a staff of well groomed professionals to answer your every beck and call?

✦ DEALERS ✦

[arollingstone]

[cachaemicgage]

Item Requested: Ugly christmas sweater, blankets, tea (preferably herbal)
Trade Offered: A hug and a warm meal
Dealer: no preference
Other Questions/Comments: He just wants the sweater to see what Psiioniic will say about it, feel free to make it the ugliest one possible, complete with blinky lights.

[arollingstone]

Christmas is just around the corner... which makes these particular sweaters nearly three years old now. Mmm, musty! And hey, since Cy's such a fan of duality and shit...

Maybe this one?

Normally TJ's not going to go this easy on his trades, but... well, after Cy saved his life, he feels he owes those weird Alternians. This one's on the house (first hit's free, as they say). He'll through in some bedsheets too, they have enough to spare.

The tea he'll have to work on, but he can think of at least one guy who might have some...

[medicant]

Item Requested: Charged cellphone, charger.
Trade Offered: A medical favour or two.
Dealer: TJ.
Other Questions/Comments: He'll need a short demonstration at first.

[arollingstone]

You got a deal, man, and TJ will be happy to show him how to use the thing. Though Victor's understanding of text might be a little limited and convoluted. Hunting and pecking is the wave of the texting future, right? Right.

The charger gets bundled in too -- quite the deal, these things don't come easy! TJ is fine parting with it, after all he likes the guy, but he's not going to be forgetting that favor.

He or one of his might be calling on you sooner than you think...

[polariity]

Item Requested: A snuggie to help quell Signless' whining, those diamond earrings because Psii is secretly a magpie, two flashlights, a box of oreos, a skethcbook and some pens, a backpack, a dildo, and an Octokitten that will latch onto his leg and not let go
Trade Offered: 4 alligator skins
Dealer: TJ

Image Requested: Something to do with the Gemini symbol, themes of duality or polar opposites... Psii just wants to cover up his scars. (Water themes of any kind are a no-go however.)
Placement: Psii will try for his chest but even TJ will probably be able to tell that the slave brand there is still too new to be fucked with, so he'll change it to the left side of his body around his hip and up his ribs to try and deal with the scars there. (I have a scar reference for this fucker that will be scanned as... soon as the new scanner arrives.)
Trade Offered: ...Hey TJ, want a whole bear to eat one night and the fur? Because Psii will go hunt another one, he doesn't care
Thread/Handwave: Let's thread the thing!

Placement: Two holes in his right ear for his new diamond earrings eeeeey
Trade Offered: ...Can he pay this off with the bear too
Thread/Handwave: I need all your threads

Trade

[arollingstone]

((ooc: gonna take these one at a time!))

Whoa, man, whoa. Easy now. Those aligator skins are pretty fuckin' rad, but TJ's not sure who'd be interested in them. Maybe a trapper or cobbler, but he's not convinced they're worth that much.

The octo-kitten, Cy is free to take. Trust me. Just take it. Seriously, look at that guy, he loves you! And no, it has not yet occurred to TJ that any cat Psii gets will be one he sees a lot of.

The backpack he'll throw in too, because he has plenty and Psii's going to need it to haul his stuff back. As for the rest... TJ's willing to part with the snuggie, flashlights, oreos, and sketchbook + pens.

The dildo and the diamonds are gonna need a little somethin' extra, if Psii is so inclined to sweeten the deal (or try and take them anyway). Friend discounts only go so far, man!

[consulting_freak]

Item Requested: Marijuana, 1 box cake mix, 1 asthma inhaler
Trade Offered: TJ's choice: Sherlock's services (either for the leaks or a contract to be TSO's drug chemist again - specifically morphine/heroine), or an item trade.
(items Sherlock's willing to part with:
24 Harlequin romance novels, 1 crowbar, 1 spanner/wrench, this book, 2 dozen gay hearts, some extremely expensive sunglasses)
Dealer: TJ
Other Questions/Comments:

[arollingstone]

The marijuana for pain management is going to be a bit of an ongoing deal, and TJ is sorely tempted by Sherlocks offer to do their drug chemistry again. He'd gotten the lowdown from his associates that they were doing such things in house, at the moment. Loathe as he was to give up the option, for now, the autonomy is valuable.

That said, Sherlock has plenty of other valuables that TJ is very interested in. Everybody needs entertainment. He'd be willing to give Sherlock a month's supply of some seriously potent weed, along well as the extras he asked for, for all the romance novels, the crowbar, and the wrench.

How does that strike you, sir?

[dungenessmaster]

Item Requested: A kitchen knife, the frozen meals, a first aid kit.
Trade Offered: Three DVDs: Reefer Madness, Troll 2, and You've Got Mail. One pack of batteries. Also a sopor slime pie in a box, with explicit warnings not to eat it. Seriously, it'll fuck with your head.
Dealer: TJ

[arollingstone]

You present a good offer, man, but well... Much as TJ loves the cinema classic Reefer Madness, these frozen meals are pretty big. This haul will net maybe three of them, plus the knife and first aid kit.

Got a counter offer, kid? Or you're welcome to just take the three...

[atoreabull]

Item Requested:1 octokitty, 3 boxes of Macaroni, and two dvd (Troll 2 and You've Got Mail)
Trade Offered:1 pair of coveralls, two towels, two pots, and One of Gamzee's horns
Dealer: TJ
Other Questions/Comments: n/a

[arollingstone]

If TJ wasn't sorely hoping to ditch these kitties, you might need to up your bounty a little, but honestly? He's dying to get rid of the little bastards.

Tav isn't going to get his pick, though... there's just one little cat left. And he's definitely on the dorky side, with tentacles that always seem to be tangling themselves into loose knots, not unlike the macaroni TJ packed up along with him.

Good luck, kid. You're gonna need it, that kitten is somethin' else.

[ornifex]

Item Requested: The half-full box of candles.
Trade Offered: Five empty glass mason jars. She MIGHT be convinced to part with ten.
Dealer: Poison or Saya, preferably! GIMME THAT NEW CR.
Other Questions/Comments: She's gonna ask about things she can use to light said candles. After one of you nerds explains what a lighter is, she'll want one of those too.

[writtendestiny]

When Poison's managed to get over her surprise at Ornifex's appearance, she'll definitely barter as high as she can get on the jars, settling at eight if that's deemed acceptable.

They don't have any matches in stock right now, but this nerd can explain what a lighter is and she can show one off, too. Those jars aren't going to get her a lighter as well, though, they're a precious commodity.

Any secondary offers?

[the_word_is]

Item Requested: All the schoolbooks?
Trade Offered: Helping to clean
Dealer: TJ
Other Questions/Comments: happening in this thread

[arollingstone]

Oh darlin', you make a very good bargain and you're so damn cute he might just let you leave with them, but those are a lot of books...

Aw, fuck it. You earned it. Nobody else was interested in those dusty tomes, anyway.

[bestranger]

Item Requested: Two shovels.
Trade Offered: This ugly ass parka. ... and if they need more for a trade, Chuck has a bunch of flavored condoms he has no interest in using. So. Yeah.
Dealer: Whoever wants to deal with Chuck.
Other Questions/Comments:

[arollingstone]

Normally a parka for some shovels might not be enough, but winter is comin' and TJ has the feeling people are going to need winter wear.

But still... two shovels. He's going to take those flavored condoms, thank you very much. Not for him! Well, not all for him.

You've got yourself a deal, have your shovels, mate. You guys say "mate", right?

TRADE

[chaostic]

Item Requested: 3 boxes of cake mix, 2 jars of strawberry preserve, 1 can of gravy, 1 box of oreos, annnd marijuana. The good shit. Potentially enough for like. . .4 people. And anything that could be turned into a cat toy.
Trade Offered: 5 jars of herbs for treating cold symptoms (take with tea), 1 box of charmed bandages the speed up the healing process (all shapes and sizes), 6 winter coats (All fabulous and all very warm).
Dealer: No preference.
Other Questions/Comments: Sherlock told him the marijuana could be used for various things so >: Lol educate him or screw him over into getting really high. Either of these things work.

[arollingstone]

Doing a little Thanksgiving shopping, eh pal?

Not going to lie, you are driving a hard bargain here, and those bandages are not going unnoticed. Neither are the (very fabulous and warm) winter coats you've got there.

However.

That is quite a bit of weed you're asking for, especially if you want the high-quality shit and not just seeds and stems. Anything to sweeten the deal some?

[holyfight]

Item Requested: 2 ugly Christmas sweaters, a Furby, a box of angel food cake mix, a box of powdered milk, a jar of cranberry jam, a child's backpack, and a coconut
Trade Offered: 2 womens' clean khaki blouses, a couple of table centerpieces apparently made from colorful leaves and paraffin wax, all the firewood her bike could carry, and a wind-up alarm clock
Dealer: TJ
Other Questions/Comments: That coconut was too tempting to pass up.

[arollingstone]

TJ understands. The allure of the coconut is a difficult one to resist. The siren song of... fruit? The hell is a coconut, anyway.

Hell girl, you are very nearly there, but they are swimming in khaki. Not that TJ will turn down two more shirts, but he's not going to tip his hand just yet. Could he wring a few more of those centerpieces out of ya?

They are pretty and he digs 'em.

[anotheroldsoldier]

Item Requested: Five winter coats, or four and a thick parka. Down comforter and two blankets. Whatever kind of low-valued nonperishable food, superheroes will eat anything. AND MAYBE A SNUGGIE? He's got a firebug he wants to not freeze this winter.
Trade Offered: Bodyguard / security services. He'll agree to being completely on-call for emergencies and dangerous expeditions. His resume is impressive and slightly terrifying. It includes bear-fighting. He will provide his own rifle.
Dealer: c'mere TJ we need CR
Other Questions/Comments:

[arollingstone]

Dude's after a lot of stuff, and TJ's a liiiitle wary at first, losing so much good barter on a man's word. Still, winter's coming and the guy has people to provide for, so TJ's soft hearted side is leaning towards leniency.

But before he shakes hands on this... he's gonna need a demonstration. Just how bad are you really, Bucky?

[agonism]

Item Requested: 1 hoodie with cute woodland creatures frolicking, 1 winter coat bc Gon has a friend who is maybe not as into forest animals romping, 1 set of khaki pants.... for his friend because Gon only believes in wearing the short shorts, so what if it's snowing.
Trade Offered: sneaking around, tracking (he can sniff things out as well as a dog can), BRUTE FORCE, helping out with any odd jobs, security(, a purifying smile when people are in need)
Dealer: No preference!
Other Questions/Comments: He will probably mention at some point he would find a fishing rod useful and ask for advice on where to procure one o9

[writtendestiny]

How is she supposed to know she can be sure of him, despite the smile? Poison's jaded these days and she isn't going to trust just anyone to do potentially sensitive jobs for TSO.

But, tell you what. There's some stock that needs organising and she can't lift some of it. Help her out and do a good job, and you've got a deal.

[missfunction]

Item Requested: TOASTER, ONLY THE TOASTER
Trade Offered: Malkus' diary which is full of his darkest, most embarrassing secrets and lots of talk of girls and Rabbit's boobs
Dealer: ANYONE
Other Questions/Comments: N/A N/A HAND IT OVER, you know you want this sweet piece of diary action

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[arollingstone]

TJ initially thought it was just some book -- they had plenty of those, thank you -- but then

but then

[dielectrics]

Item Requested: 2 cellphones, 1 charger, 1 extension cord because sometimes you've just gotta plug yourself into a wall for that power boost
Trade Offered: really sad eyes, look at this kid, he and his friend are so new and innocent and helpless :( and when that doesn't work: hard labor, seriously this kid can lift DO YOU NEED 16 TONS MOVED BECAUSE HE'LL DO THAT, also general cleaning, helping out with odd jobs, etc., getting rid of any pests, who needs a cat when you've got Killua on the job to kill things, and also security, because who wouldn't want two kids providing security for a store ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Dealer: anyone
Other Questions/Comments: that stock of candy isn't safe for long

[writtendestiny]

Oh no, not the sad eyes.

It's really hard for her to say no to that, but she has a couple of jobs she can put him to. A bit of cleaning up, maybe helping her lift a box or two up onto a high shelf. Telling him to go outside and clean the gutters in the rain was a joke. Honestly. Honestly.

Once they've worked out a few small favours, she'll put aside what he wants until they're finished. Done deal!

[ornifex]

Item Requested: One of those backpacks. Preferably one with some sort of cute cartoon bird on it or something.
Trade Offered: She just gave you guys a sword for practically free. C'mon guys, don't be stingy.
Dealer: Anybody!
Other Questions/Comments: She's willing to come up with an actual trade if nobody's willing to just give her a bag, but she WON'T BE HAPPY ABOUT IT.

[arollingstone]

Aight, aight, Miss Thang. TJ might start to suggest something in return, but leave it to a giant bird demon to prove her point with a look alone. The sword hanging on the prize wall is pretty damning on its own, too.

Alright, bird lady. You've got yourself a backpack. Hope it's to your liking...

[yankovic]

Item Requested: A cell phone and 1 charger if possible! He doesn't know why, he just heard that he needs a cell phone.
Trade Offered: Labor for whatever you need because honestly, that's all he's got right now. He's got special powers that would be pretty handy for moving heavy stuff or reaching high places!
Dealer: TJ!
Other Questions/Comments: He's literally 67 years old and he comes from 1989. Why are these phones so small????

[arollingstone]

Him being literally 67 years old and confused by the phones, TJ isn't expecting much by the way of physical labor (boy is he wrong). He takes some pity on the guy, but of course, their business model doesn't run on free...

So what do you think, old timer? You willin' to help him move some shit to the back? Don't worry, you don't gotta do too much if it's hard on ya.

[eau_de_gravy]

Item Requested: A phone, a sketchbook and some acrylics!
Trade Offered: A half a big mac, some paper clips and some drawings that when you look at them too long kinda make you hallucinate (not that The Jon realizes that) that are kinda like this but in crayon. Or lots of pleases and he can help lift and carry stuff or do other chores.
Dealer: Whoever wants an accidental trip? XD
Other Questions/Comments: Who let him out on his own?

[arollingstone]

An artist, huh? Boy after his own heart! Well, he's pretty sure you're a boy. Not gonna make any assumptions here. Robots, man, right? Who knew there were so many of you guys.

... The half a big mac, honestly, is kind of compelling. TJ happily munches on it for the remainder of their negotiations, thank you very much. As for the drawings, he digs 'em, those get to stay too so he can hang them up around TSO. Paper clips, you can keep.

TJ just has one request: Draw him a portrait and you got a deal. The less time spent on it the better. He just wants something doofy to give his boyfriend.

[hairsay]

Item Requested: Booze. Otherwise she is just perusing and asking about if they have anything in that looks weird and tech-y.
Trade Offered: She's got a few things salvaged from around the lake, but honestly after a month's death very little hasn't been scavenged (and Saya probably claimed all of her gear for the TSO in her absence anyways!) She has mechanical skills and a decent understanding of communications tech and electrical engineering to offer... and she can always coerce Glacius to do heavy lifting (esp. in cold weather) in lieu of physical goods!
Dealer: WHO WANTS TO DEAL WITH AN ORNERY AHOLE?
Other Questions/Comments: It's been a long time and I'm kind of flying low on the radar right now, so I've left this sort of open ended.

[arollingstone]

They have a few things weird and techy, as a matter of fact! Might I interest you in some old and strange metal trackers? How about a laptop? Or some of the considerable haul from the research facility?

If anything catches her eye, TJ will suss out some appropriate compensation, no problem!

[polariity]

Image Requested: Something representing Disciple.
Placement: Anywhere from his left elbow down.
Trade Offered: TJ's soul tearing guilt. Also the skulls of the four alligators he ate and the shark teeth from the very same event.
Thread/Handwave: Always thread. Always.
Other Questions/Comments: TIME FOR TEAL DEER TIME ABOUT DII because god knows TJ will hear about her one way or another

Facts: Dii is tiny, has a metric fuckton of hair, is an oliveblood, possesses the Leo symbol, wrote down Signless' sermons, and was their primary hunter. She had a big heart. She was the only one to escape the fate the Empire attempted to give her.

Things that TJ can tell from the way Psii talks about her: He adores her basically to the same extent that he spoke about Signless, even when he's mocking her inability to quit with the fucking cat puns or how much the two of them made out. He'll claim she can take down Behemoths the size of a ship, and it's hard to tell if this is true or if he just adores her too much to say anything less. Of course, that's when he's not flip-flopping rapidly between his opinions, just as likely to say she's an expert when it comes to quadrant bullshit in the same breath as "2he need2 to get her hand off of her bulge and the other hand out of her nook whenever 2he thiink2 about other people'2 quadrant liive2". He thinks she's tough as shit even at the same time as he's gnawing on his fingers wondering if she should even be let off a leash for being too much of a bleeding heart.

One thing that's clear is that Psii cares for her a lot and, slightly less easy to pick up, he's worried greatly for her fate after escape from the Empire.

TATTOO DESIGN

[arollingstone]

TJ's soul-rending guilt is ample enough to net Psii a back piece, so consider this no problem at all.

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[mothersunrise]

Item Requested: All of the ink bottles, two sketchbooks
Trade Offered: Hm funnily enough she seems to have brought a huge bag-full of fresh fruit, a couple of smaller bags of dried meat and a pair of (live) rabbits, one male and one female.
Dealer: No preference!
Other Questions/Comments: Wonder how she managed to get this stuff in the first place.

[arollingstone]

It's not every day you see a dog (wolf?) showing up with more trade than TJ saw from most humans. Upon inspecting the bag, TJ half expected the animal to bite or growl as he pawed around its food. But nope. She seemed to have a very specific goal in mind, and that was the universal language of trade.

Welp!

This is certainly enough for something good, no doubt. Once TJ figures out what she wants, she's welcome to have it.

[amaharagarden]

Item Requested: 2 oversized sweaters, 1 snuggie, a pair of coveralls, a hat, a notebook, a pen & pencil
Trade Offered: Several potted vegetable plants: tomatoes, peppers, beans, beets, carrots, cucumbers, potatoes
Dealer: No preference
Other Questions/Comments: Shiemi would ask if they would be interested in starting up a business co-op with her since her gardens are located up in Northtown and she doesn't spend a lot of time in Southtown.

[arollingstone]

Well goddamn! This is a pretty nice haul, and with enduring value to them with their grow-light operation. It's more than enough for what she wants, and TJ is happy to make the trade quickly. Please enjoy your sweaters, snuggie, hat, and the rest.

That said, he's curious about this co-op thought. What exactly were you thinkin', girlie?